THE Canal & River Trust has started the restoration of an iconic industrial feature at Wigan Pier on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The
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Project to protect fish species
WORK has begun on a major UK wildlife project on the River Severn thanks largely to £10.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) –
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Timely warning about swimming in open waters
IN RECENT weeks, there have been a number of tragic drownings in open water such as quarry lakes, reservoirs and canals. With the start of
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More canals awarded Green Flag status
SIX more stretches of Canal & River Trust waterways have been awarded Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy taking the total to 248.5 miles.
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Further measures announced as dry weather continues
UPDATE: THE Canal & River Trust has announced a further package of measures on targeted sections of its canals to manage the severe water shortages
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Waterways Museum Society – new name, new logo, new vision
THE recently re-branded Waterways Museum Society provides both volunteer skills and financial support to the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port. Formally known as the
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THE proposed route of the Bedford to Milton Keynes Waterway Park is being marked by the installation of unique wood carvings. These are located at
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From pies to parapets
A Wigan masonry apprentice has built a solid foundation for her career by picking up a national award less than a year into her role.
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Aqueduct panel reveals history of Telford’s masterpiece
FASCINATING canal history is revealed in new interpretation panels installed next to Thomas Telford’s historic aqueduct known as ‘The Gateway to Nantwich’. The Canal &
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New safety campaign targets vessel breakdowns
A BID to radically reduce the number of breakdowns on the Thames has been launched to coincide with Maritime Safety Week (July 9-13). The Port
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Be thrifty with water
As the hot, dry weather continues unabated, the Canal & River Trust is reminding and encouraging boaters to use the THRIFT code, sharing locks and
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New chief executive for British Marine
BRITISH Marine has named Lesley Robinson as its new chief executive. She will take up the position on July 16. A qualified accountant, she has
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Watch out for this summer’s blooming boats
THIS summer Canal & River Trust is encouraging people to celebrate the nation’s most beautiful blooming boats. At this time of year hundreds of boats
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National nature challenge breaks record
THIS year’s 30 Days Wild is a record breaker. The challenge, which ended on Saturday, saw more participants than ever before. New analysis by The
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